CHS-5_Responses_to_Industry_Questions_dated_15_Sept_2017_(Industry_Responses_to_Post).docx

Industry Question #1

Exhibits A, B, and C (CDRLs) referenced in the CHS5 Statement of Work were not included in the Solicitation documents released to the public. Will the Government is requested to make the Exhibits available as soon as practicable.

Government Response Question #1

ACC Contracting Team will post updated CDRLs on 15 Sept. 2017.

Industry Question #2

Section L. 1.7.3.2 - Volume II: Subfactor 1 Technical Insertion Proposals.

Based on the final RFP requirements, TI documentation must include Commercial Product Literature, operation manual, data sheet, product registration, inserts, End User License Agreements (EULAs), etc. (refer to CDRL C001). Are Technology Insertion (TI) proposals excluded from the page count in the Draft RFP?

Government Response Question #2

See revised paragraph 1.7.3.2. in Section L, Volume II – Technical of the CHS-5 RFP Amendment 0001.

See revised paragraph 1.2.7.1.5 in Section M, Volume II – Technical of the CHS-5 RFP Amendment 0001.

See additional language added to CHS-5 PWS paragraph 3.1.1(e).

Industry Question #3

Section L. 1.7.3.4 - Volume II: Subfactor 2 Delivery Order.

Is the Production Assessment Survey included in the 150 page count of Volume II – Technical?

Government Response Question #3

See revised paragraph 1.7.3.4 in Section L, Volume II – Technical of the CHS-5 RFP Amendment 0001.

Industry Question #4

Section L. 1.7.3.6 - Volume II: Subfactor 3: Design and Integration.

Will the Developmental Level TDP be included in the 150 page count of Volume II – Technical?

Government Response Question #4

See revised paragraph 1.7.3.6 in Section L, Volume II – Technical of the CHS-5 RFP Amendment 0001.

Industry Question #5

Section L. 1.7.3.11 - Volume II: Subfactor 3: Program and Data Management Is the Integrated Master Schedule/Integrated Master Plan included in the 150 page count of Volume II – Technical?

Government Response Question #5

The Integrated Master Schedule/Integrated Master Plan referenced in Section L of paragraph 1.7.3.11 in Volume II, Subfactor 8: Program and Data Management shall remain included in the 150 page count of Volume II – Technical.

Industry Question #6

Section L. 1.10.5 - Volume V: Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

Is the Small Business Subcontracting plan included in the 40 page count for Volume 5: Small Business Subcontracting Plan?

Government Response Question #6

See revised paragraph 1.10.5.1 in Section L, Volume V: Small Business Subcontracting Plan of the CHS-5 RFP Amendment 0001.

Industry Question #7

Section L. 1.10.3 - Volume V: Small Business Participation Plan Are enforceable commitments such as teaming agreements, letters of commitments, etc. included in the 40 page count for Volume 5: Small Business Subcontracting Plan?

Government Response Question #7

See revised paragraph 1.10.3 in Section L, Volume V: Small Business Subcontracting Plan of the CHS-5 RFP Amendment 0001.

Industry Question #8

Will the Government permit Contractors to submit proposals using AMRDEC SAFE?

Government Response Question #8

See revised paragraph 1.1.1 in Section L of the CHS-5 RFP Amendment 0001.

Industry Question #9

Will the Government provide the name and contact information of each non-government advisor that will be assisting in the evaluation of CHS5 proposals for the purpose of establishing non-disclosure agreements between the offeror and each advisor?

Government Response Question #9

The name and contact information for non-government advisors will not be provided. See revised paragraph 1.0.7 in Section M of the CHS-5 RFP Amendment 0001 for further instruction.

Industry Question #10

Since warranty pricing will be provided in Volume IV and using that information the Warranty Input Sheet could be populated by the Government, should the Warranty Input Sheet be completed omitting Offeror’s price information? If the Government directs the Warranty Input Sheets be included in Volume IV, what quantity range price should be used in completing the Warranty Input Sheet?

Also, which of the five proposed warranties should be used in completing the Warranty Input Sheet?

Government Response Question #10

See revised paragraph 1.2.7.1.6 in Section M of the CHS-5 RFP Amendment 0001.

Industry Question #11

Will the government be willing to extend the CHS-5 Solicitation from 10 Oct. 2017 to 13 Nov. 2017 at 2:00 pm (Eastern Time).

Government Response Question #11

The government has revised the CHS-5 proposal due date from 10 Oct. 2017 to 25 Oct. 2017 at 2:00 pm (Eastern Time).